The Department of Epidemiology offers the following programs:
- Master of Science 42.5 credit | Summer
- Master of Science 42.5 credit (No Thesis Required) | Fall/Spring Only
- Master of Science 80 credit | Two year Option
- Doctor of Science / Doctor of Public Health
Master of Science 42.5 credit | Summer Only
The Summer option/42.5 CR is designed for clinicians and health care professionals and can be completed over 3 summer semesters (Proposal and local mentor is required for application. A Thesis is required for this degree. The program begins with either:
Summer Program in Clinical Effectiveness (Requirements)
or the
Session for Public Health Studies (Requirements)
The 1 year option/42.5 CR is completed over Fall and Spring semesters and is designed for applicants with a medical degree or master's-level background in biology. Some students typically begin the program by also completing one of the Summer programs in Clinical Effectiveness or Public Health Studies. Requirements
This is completed over 4 semesters with a thesis requirement. The 80-credit SM program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree. Applicants have a strong background in biology and mathematics, with strong quantitative GRE scores and clear research goals. A Thesis is required for this degree. Requirements
This program can be completed Part Time or Full time (subject to eligiblity). Applicants have a strong background in biology and mathematics. Doctor of Science applicants typically have earned an undergraduate degree while DPH applicants must have completed an MPH degree. The coursework for DS and DPH are similar. Students complete one major and two minors (Major-Epidemiology, Biostatistics minor and choice of second minor). The first two years are devoted to class-work and students are required to pass a written exam, an oral exam and present a successful defense of dissertation. Requirements